Ireland Prize Structure at Birr Game Fair

[AlbertJ 569]

In spite of claims to the contrary the Great Game Fairs of Ireland are undoubtedly Ireland's premier game or country fairs and for our last game fair of the seaon at Birr Castle, Co Offaly we have pulled out all of the stops to make it the best of the year.

 

 

In order to avoid any confusion with smaller events which appear determined to 'tap' into the success of our brands AND because we try not to advertise anything unless it is sure to be there we had held off updating our web site www.irishgameandcountryfair.com until today.

 

You will see that in terms of competitions, prize funds, range and quality of stands including the unrivalled support of the main sporting organisations including the NARGC, FISSTA, CAI, IFA Countryside etc, and countryside attractions the Birr Fair clearly leads the way as the premier event of its kind in the ROI and as a worthy partner to the excellent event at Shanes Castle in NI.

 

As you will see below have continued to upgrade the terrier, lurcher & whippet events and their prize structure:

 

 

 

Terriers, Whippets & Lurchers

 

The Great Game Fairs of Ireland are renowned for their Terrier, Lurcher & Whippet events through their hosting of the All Ireland Terrier & Lurcher Championships at Shanes Castle and the ROI Championships at Birr. Although our format has been copied it has never been bettered and this year we have already staged the Irish Countrysports and Country Life magazine/Feedwell Master McGrath Challenge and at Birr we will stage the Irish Countrysports and Country Life/Massbrook Five Nations International Lurcher Championships and the MOURNE DIGGING CHAMPIONSHIPS.

 

The ROI TERRIER, LURCHER & WHIPPET CHAMPIONSHIPS

Irish Game & Country Fair, Birr Castle are organised by the Roscrea Working Dog and Social Club Club.

 

 

 

TERRIER,WHIPPET & LURCHER RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS SATURDAY 25^th August starting 12.30

 

 

 

The Over 23” ROI Lurcher Racing Championships - winner qualifies for 2013 Master Mc Grath Challenge Winner €50 Sponsored by Countryside Alliance Ireland Plus Trophy& Bag of Dog Food Runner Up Trophy & Bag of Dog Food

 

 

 

The Under 23” ROI Racing Championships- winner qualifies for 2013 Master Mc Grath Challenge Winner €50 Sponsored by Countryside Alliance Ireland Plus Trophy& Bag of Massbrook Dog Food Runner Up Trophy

 

 

 

The Under 21” ROI Racing Championships Winner €50 Sponsored by Countryside Alliance Ireland Plus Trophy& Bag of Massbrook Dog Food Runner Up Trophy

 

 

 

The Whippet ROI Racing Championships Winner €50 Sponsored by Countryside Alliance Ireland Plus Trophy & Bag of Massbrook Dog Food Runner Up Trophy

 

 

 

The Terrier All Ireland Racing Championships Winner €50 Sponsored by Irish Countrysports and Country Life magazine Plus Trophy& Bag of Dog Massbrook Food Runner Up Trophy

 

 

 

The Greyhound Challenge : for pet, unregistered, retired and stud greyhounds : Winner €25 plus Trophy

 

 

 

 

NEW EVENT – The Directors Challenge

 

This is restricted to dogs that have not won a race at any event in the UK or Ireland

 

There will be three sets of heats for dogs classified as follows:

 

 

 

1.Rough Coated Lurcher Any size Winner €40 and Hip Flask Runner Up Hip Flask

 

2.Terrier /cross Lurcher Any size Winner €40 and Hip Flask Runner Up Hip Flask

 

3.Smooth Coated Lurcher/Long dog any breeding other than (2) Any size. Winner €40 and Hip Flask Runner Up Hip Flask

 

The top two dogs from each classification will run in a six dog final

 

 

 

Winner €100 plus Trophy plus bag of Massbrook Dog Food Runner Up Trophy & Bag of Massbrook Dog Food

 

 

Terrier, Lurcher & Whippet Show SUNDAY 26^th August

 

Starts 12.30 AFTER DIGGING COMPETITION

 

OVERALL SHOW CHAMPION €50 + Tankard + a Jack Murphy Coat.

 

CHAMPION LURCHER €50 + Trophy + Dog Food. This is the final qualifier for the Redmills Five Nations Lurcher Championship.

 

The FINAL of the REDMILLS FIVE NATIONS LURCHER CHAMPIONSHIP JUDGED BY A THREE JUDGE SYSTEM WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE MAIN ARENA AT 5.00pm. WILL ALL QUALIFIERS REGISTER WITH FAIR HQ BEFORE 12.00 noon. The Winner of the Five Nations Lurcher Championship will receive a variety of prizes including €500; A Barbour Coat, a bottle of champagne donated by Des Macken, a Tankard and other prizes. Runner Up receives €50, a bottle of wine donated by Des Macken plus a Tankard to keep. All competitors receive a limited edition Five Nations Cap.

 

CHAMPION TERRIER €50 + Trophy + A Dog Box John & John Products plus Dog Food.

 

CHAMPION WHIPPET €50 + Trophy+ Dog Food

 

PUPPY CHAMPION Trophy

 

CHAMPION PET Trophy

 

 

 

 

 

Each Class Winner Receives a Hip Flask - Rosettes to fourth place

Terrier Championship Show :

1. Terrier Pups under 1year

2. Terrier under 12”.

3. Best Pair of Terriers

4. AV Working Terrier

5. Jack Russell Type Dog or Bitch over 1 year old

6. Lakeland Type Dog or Bitch over 1 year old

7. Fell or Patterdale Dog or Bitch over 1 year old

8. Border Dog or Bitch over 1 year old

9. Cross Bred Dog or Bitch over 1 year old

Championship 1st placed terriers in classes 2,4,5,6,7,8,9

 

Lurcher Championships:

1. Any Variety Lurcher Pup under 1 year old

2. Whippet/Lurcher Dog or Bitch over 1 year old( NO PURE BRED WHIPPETS)

3.Best Pair of Lurchers

4.Any Variety Lamping Lurcher

5.Smooth Lurcher over 23” over 1 year old

6.Rough Lurcher over 23” over 1 year old

7.Rough or Smooth Lurcher under 23” over 1 year old

8..Collie Lurcher over 1 year old

9.Terrier Bred Lurcher over 1 year old

10. Veteran Lurcher – Any Lurcher over 8 years of age

Championship 1st placed Lurchers in classes 2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

 

Whippet Championship:

1.Whippet Puppy Dog under 1 year old

2. Whippet Puppy Bitch under 1 year old

3. Whippet Dog over 1year old

4.Whippet Bitch over 1 year old

5.Working Whippet Dog

6.Working Whippet Bitch

Championship 1st from classes 3,4,5,6

 

 

 

Family Dog Show:

Any Variety shown by a child under 12 years of age

Any Variety shown by a Lady

Any Variety shown by a Gent

Champion Handling Class from the above classes Receives Trophy & Rosette.

 

 

 

All Ireland Digging Championships

 

The Mourne All Ireland Digging Championships organised by Kieran Young will take place at 12.00 Sunday 26^th August before the Terrier , Lurcher & Whippet Show.

 

Prizes include €100 and two tankards donated by Irish Countrysports and Country Life magazine plus Bellman and Flint terrier couples; two £50 vouchers(Charlie Keenan)a kelly kettle; tee shirts and the trophy spades plus spades sponsored by Martin Barrett of premier event catering plus limited edition Digging Championship Caps.

 

This is a real fun event PLUS a real test of skill and strength and it will be some feat to be crowned MOURNE ALL IRELAND DIGGING CHAMPIONS.

Edited August 17, 2012 by AlbertJ

[tommy1967 47]

Some good stuff there albertj.

[AlbertJ 569]

Some good stuff there albertj.

 

Tommy,

 

We are working hard to take our fairs up to the standard of the best UK ones - albeit a bit smaller and more manageable AND definitely a lot more flexible in the face of bad weather.

 

We had no end of compliments from Uk traders and guests over our preparation for and handling of the fair at Shanes Castle in truly atrocious weather conditions - only one vehicle needed towed out - the hound lorry!

 

Albert

[ferret features 289]

is the food still going to be well over priced.

[AlbertJ 569]

is the food still going to be well over priced.

 

The food at Birr is well priced - and has excellent choice both on the field and in the courtyard cafe where any day of the week you can see it filled with visitors and townspeople who walk into it for their lunch.

[Mingdiddles 4]

Albert,

Looking forward to this show, but hope you have a PA/Loudspeaker system -Had a great time at Shanes but couldnt hear each race being announced (well shouted out from down the field) with all the background noise from the main fare.

[AlbertJ 569]

Albert,

Looking forward to this show, but hope you have a PA/Loudspeaker system -Had a great time at Shanes but couldnt hear each race being announced (well shouted out from down the field) with all the background noise from the main fare.

 

I too had noticed this and Pa system in place for Birr!

[danny300 2,240]

some good prizes albert

[littlefish 549]

is the food still going to be well over priced.

 

You could always butter a few baps and bring your own picnic.......?

[ferret features 289]

is the food still going to be well over priced.

 

You could always butter a few baps and bring your own picnic.......?

youd need to if its anything like shanes.20 odd quid 2 burgers 1 chip n 2 coke..

[Carraghs Gem 1,675]

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[AlbertJ 569]

is the food still going to be well over priced.

 

You could always butter a few baps and bring your own picnic.......?

youd need to if its anything like shanes.20 odd quid 2 burgers 1 chip n 2 coke..

 

I have spoken to the caterer and the cost of the meal quoted for 2 burgers 1 chip and 2 cokes would have been £13.00. That included the caterer providing a marquee with tables and chairs for people to sit in if it rained and did it rain on the Sunday! The burgers and chips were excellent and in my opinion fair value for money especially when the tentage was included. But as LF says you do have the option of bringing a sandwich.

[littlefish 549]

is the food still going to be well over priced.

 

You could always butter a few baps and bring your own picnic.......?

youd need to if its anything like shanes.20 odd quid 2 burgers 1 chip n 2 coke..

 

I have spoken to the caterer and the cost of the meal quoted for 2 burgers 1 chip and 2 cokes would have been £13.00. That included the caterer providing a marquee with tables and chairs for people to sit in if it rained and did it rain on the Sunday! The burgers and chips were excellent and in my opinion fair value for money especially when the tentage was included. But as LF says you do have the option of bringing a sandwich.

 

Quite right - a few buttered heels of plain loaf and a few bags of Tayto cheese & onion between them, that'll fill you up for not too much........save your money for the beer tent.

 

Burgers, chips and coke is bad for you anyways, says the experts.

[ferret features 289]

is the food still going to be well over priced.

 

You could always butter a few baps and bring your own picnic.......?

youd need to if its anything like shanes.20 odd quid 2 burgers 1 chip n 2 coke..

 

I have spoken to the caterer and the cost of the meal quoted for 2 burgers 1 chip and 2 cokes would have been £13.00. That included the caterer providing a marquee with tables and chairs for people to sit in if it rained and did it rain on the Sunday! The burgers and chips were excellent and in my opinion fair value for money especially when the tentage was included. But as LF says you do have the option of bringing a sandwich.

it was 23 pound ...awful dacent of him providing a marquee.

[AlbertJ 569]

is the food still going to be well over priced.

 

You could always butter a few baps and bring your own picnic.......?

youd need to if its anything like shanes.20 odd quid 2 burgers 1 chip n 2 coke..

 

I have spoken to the caterer and the cost of the meal quoted for 2 burgers 1 chip and 2 cokes would have been £13.00. That included the caterer providing a marquee with tables and chairs for people to sit in if it rained and did it rain on the Sunday! The burgers and chips were excellent and in my opinion fair value for money especially when the tentage was included. But as LF says you do have the option of bringing a sandwich.

 

Quite right - a few buttered heels of plain loaf and a few bags of Tayto cheese & onion between them, that'll fill you up for not too much........save your money for the beer tent.

 

Burgers, chips and coke is bad for you anyways, says the experts.

 

YUM YUM!